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Srivijaya's Gunung Wingko Gold and the Mysterious Hill of Coins
This episode dives into one of Srivijaya's most intriguing archaeological puzzles: Gunung Wingko, a hill on the south coast of Java that yielded thousands of ancient gold and silver coins, Chinese cash, and Hindu-Buddhist ritual objects. Lucas and Luna explore the site's connection to the 10th-century Sailendra and Sanjaya dynasties, the coins' possible role as a royal treasury or temple deposit, and the questions it raises about Srivijaya's influence in central Java. They discuss the types of coins found—including sandalwood flower coins, silver punch-marked issues, and…
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